Tailor Fitter
Burberry Tailor Fitter in New York — retail tailoring role measuring, fitting and managing alterations. $36–$41/hr.
Overview
Burberry is an iconic British luxury fashion house renowned for its heritage outerwear and craftsmanship. As a global retailer, the brand blends traditional tailoring with contemporary design and operates an international network of boutiques and retail teams focused on elevated client service and product quality.
Role & Responsibilities
- Measure new customers, perform fittings and skilfully mark finished garments for alteration to ensure precise fit and finish
- Inspect, administer and organise alteration orders, alteration documentation and workroom returns with meticulous attention to detail
- Communicate effectively with retail sales teams, main factories and local adjustment workrooms; inform customers when garments are ready for collection
- Maintain and manage the tailoring room and associated resources, building local networks of technical specialists (e.g., knitwear, leather)
- Deliver high standards of client service and support the sales team by becoming competent in selling garments and accessories
Qualifications
- Minimum five years’ tailoring experience, preferably with fashion brands or within full-apparel clothing factories
- Proven experience working within a retail environment or client-facing setting
- High-level tailoring and alteration skills with outstanding attention to detail
- Professional, business-like appearance and reliable timekeeping
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, willingness to learn and capacity to work collaboratively with sales and technical teams
Skills
Experience
At least five years’ hands-on tailoring experience across whole-apparel roles, ideally acquired within fashion brands or garment factories, together with practical exposure to retail or client-facing environments.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required; formal tailoring apprenticeship or vocational qualification in garment construction preferred.
Benefits
Commission earnings; discretionary bonuses; short- and long-term incentive packages; company-sponsored benefit programs.
Culture
Burberry combines a deep respect for British tailoring traditions with a forward-looking creative culture. The workplace emphasizes craftsmanship, elevated client service and sustainability initiatives, offering colleagues opportunities to collaborate across retail, technical and design functions in a global luxury environment.